Bathygadus cottoides Günther, 1878 Codheaded rattail |
photo by
Graham, K. |
Family: | Bathygadidae (Rattails) | |||
Max. size: | 24 cm TL (male/unsexed) | |||
Environment: | bathydemersal; marine; depth range 950 - 1600 m | |||
Distribution: | Southern Atlantic, Indian and Pacific: Mozambique to New Zealand. | |||
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Biology: | A benthic species (Ref. 75154) which occurs in the continental slope (Ref. 7300, 75154). Minimum depth from Ref. 106682. | |||
IUCN Red List Status: | Not Evaluated (N.E.) Ref. (130435) | |||
Threat to humans: | harmless |